GEC NEWS WIREAt the Citrix Summit 2017, Citrix stated its acquisition of UniDesk, the pioneering force behind developing the Windows application packaging and management technology known as layering. Also highlighted were solutions, tools and support services designed to enable customer progression to the cloud at various stages of the migration process. This comes as demand for an architecture that allows customers to manage workloads on their current infrastructure, while having the ability to migrate to one or more clouds grows considerably.
Citrix introduced new packages to transition from on-premises licenses to Citrix Cloud for existing customers and services that enable Citrix and Microsoft customers to deploy Windows 10 desktops on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Also, the provision of services to deploy apps directly on Azure, and Smart Tools to simplify the deployment of new workspaces. Citrix has announced a new Citrix Ready partner initiative targeting the mid-market along with mobility and network management products and services that complement Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) and provide comprehensive security and value for Citrix and Microsoft customers.
“Through our portfolio of products and services, Citrix is equipping partners and customers with the necessary tools to ensure their successful journey to the cloud. Whether they choose to overhaul completely or deploy apps at a gradual pace, we have the management platform and the services required to best fit their business goals” – P. J. Hough, senior vice president, Product and Technology, Citrix.
